San Francisco emerged on top as the best city to go trick-or-treating this Halloween, according to Zillow’s Trick-or-Treat Index. Zillow calculated the best cities for trick-or-treating by factoring in median home values, walkability scores, population density, and crime rate. 

Here are the 10 cities that emerged on top for best trick-or-treating spots: 

1. San Francisco

2. Boston

3. Honolulu

4. Seattle

5. Chicago

6. San Jose, Calif.

7. Washington

8. Los Angeles

9. Philadelphia

10. Portland

Source: “Zillow Names 20 Best Cities to Trick-or-Treat in 2011,” Zillow Blog (Oct. 19, 2011

If you're having problems paying your mortgage, be sure to avoid companies selling "foreclosure rescue," "securitization audits," and other home loan modification schemes.  Free, or reduced fee, housing counselors are available nationwide to assist homeowners in working with their lenders, so there really isn't any reason for a consumer to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for these services," Attorney General Rob McKenna said in a statement.  "Unfortunately, we continue to hear from homeowners who have lost their money after paying large, up-front fees to companies who ultimately did not deliver on their 'foreclosure rescue' promises," McKenna said.

In recent years, new companies have cropped up across the country aiming to take advantage of

As of Monday October 24, 2011, the median price for a single family residential home in Carlsbad has begun to trend up to $711,950, with an average of 145 active days on market.  While Carlsbad home prices have now moved above the $700K point, the days on market have held fairly steady.  We need to see days on market begin to trend down to create more stability in pricing.  While Carlsbad home price action has been essentially flat, and there doesn't seem to be a strong pull in either direction, both the 90 day and 7 day averages have recently touched the $700K price point, which would create a double bottom if prices can hold at this level.  In addition, the seven day moving price average just recently crossed the 90 day average, which could be

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Priced at $667,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.5
Home Size:  4,005 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  10,493 sq.ft. County:  King
Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  2006
MLS Number:  286969

Property Description

Camwest Golf Course home with Amazing Mountain Views from every bedroom. With an abundant amount of large windows, this light filled home captures the golf course mountain views spectacularly. The main floor features an office, bonus room off kitchen, a family room open into the stainless steel and granite kitchen with large island & breakfast nook with built in desk. Enjoy the views from the master bedroom with sitting area & 5-piece tiled bath with two walk-in closets. Second bonus room upstairs. Enjoy the

Austrian company Marchi Mobile announces luxury mobile home Elemment Palazzo

The Chevy Corvette car and speedboat hybrid might be the slickest amphibious vehicle on the planet, but when it comes to campers, nothing compares to the luxury the Elemment Palazzo offers. The mere mention of campers and RVs invokes images of cramped living quarters that can house only your essentials. But the Elemment Palazzo with its lavish fixture and ornate designs obliterates that notion completely. As it should, what with a coronary-inducing price tag of $3 million.

Austrian company Marchi Mobile designed Palazzo as part of its Elemment line of luxury vehicles that very visibly displays the trappings of wealth. You'll see in Palazzo what you never thought you'd

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Priced at $2,995

Bedrooms:  1 Bathrooms:  1.5
Home Size:  952 sq.ft. Garage:  1
Community:  Escala County:  King
Property Type:  Rental Year Built:  2009
MLS Number:  285482

Property Description

Welcome home to Escala with a VIEW! This roomy 1 bedroom/1.5 bath condo is located in the top selling building in Downtown Seattle. Featuring cherry Pedini cabinets, graphite oak floors, slab granite counters and Bosch appliances throughout. Breathtaking views of Puget Sound, The Space Needle and Lake Union embrace the flavor of the Northwest in this urban setting. 1 parking space and storage included. Unrivaled amenities and 24 security/concierge to top it off.

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Priced at $275,000

Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
Home Size:  2,020 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  46,173 sq.ft. Community:  Lake Youngs
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  1998 MLS Number:  286344

Property Description

Beautiful 1998 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2020sf home in a breathtaking, private setting on over an acre. This move in ready home has it all: master suite with jetted soaking tub walk in closet, wood burning stove, large kitchen and all appliances included. Don't miss the huge heated detached garage/shop plus office. Over an acre of privacy with mature landscaping, terraced rockeries, concrete patio, wraparound deck, gated entry, large greenhouse and a pond - wow! Great property for horses as well.

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Priced at $189,000

Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  2.5
Home Size:  1,293 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Community:  Riverview County:  King
Property Type:  Condo or Townhouse Year Built:  2000
MLS Number:  285055

Property Description

Enjoy Mt Rainier views from your serene end unit townhome. With new stainless steel appliances, hardwoods, and the lowest price in the community, this steal won't last long. Large room sizes, a cozy fireplace, oversized 2 car garage, upgraded lighting fixtures, and a private wooded setting on the back patio all add to the long list of features of the home. Priced to sell, bring your offers today.

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Priced at $377,990

Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2.5
Home Size:  1,700 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  3,235 sq.ft. Community:  Issaquah Highlands
County:  King Property Type:  Condo or Townhouse
Year Built:  2005 MLS Number:  284692

Property Description

Come see this idyllic garden cottage on a rare, pedestrian lane. This charming home has elegant bamboo floors on the main floor and the desirable open concept to the living and dining rooms and kitchen. Your chefs kitchen has granite counters and backsplash, stainless steel appliances and views to the terraced garden out back. The 2nd floor has a huge master suite with 10 ft ceilings, large walk in closet and territorial views. Master bath has vessel sink & tile floors. Loft area can be

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Priced at $699,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3.25
Home Size:  3,438 sq.ft. Garage:  3
Lot Size:  5,989 sq.ft. Community:  Newcastle
County:  king Property Type:  Single Family Attached
Year Built:  2007 MLS Number:  283949

Property Description

Beautiful "Built Green" Bennett home in Ridgewood at Newcastle! Rainer plan with 4 Bedroom, 3.25 Bathrooms, den, a bonus room and a 3 car garage. Center of the home kitchen is built for a chef! Upgraded Kitchen-Aid stainless steel appliances, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, cherry cabinets slab granite counters with tile backsplash. Gorgeous oversized master and 5 piece bathroom.. Laundry upstairs with bedrooms, high ceilings throughout, alarm system, sprinklers, Issaquah Elementary!